Daern
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| Daern at the battlements, as depicted in Living Greyhawk Journal #3 (2001). Art by Michael Dubisch. | |
| Title: | The Unshakable |
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| Alias(es): | none |
| Home plane: | Unknown |
| Power level: | Hero-deity |
| Gender: | Female |
| Alignment: | Lawful Neutral |
| Portfolio: | Defenses, Fortifications |
| Domains: | Earth, Law, Protection |
| Superior: | Possibly Delleb |
Daern is the Oeridian hero-deity of defenses and fortifications. Daern's holy symbol is a shield hanging from a parapet. She is often associated with gryphons.
Description[edit | edit source]
Daern is depicted as a black-haired Oeridian woman with a plain face and strong blue eyes.
Relationships[edit | edit source]
Daern's apotheosis was sponsored by Delleb. She is allied with Heironeous.
Worshipers[edit | edit source]
Clergy[edit | edit source]
Daern's priests often advise military leaders on proper placement and construction of fortifications, castles, and keeps. Her priests are valued among rulers who wish to establish stronger borders. The priesthood favors the shortspear.
History[edit | edit source]
In her mortal life, Daern was responsible for the construction of a number of famous fortifications, including Castle Blazebane in Almor and Tarthax (currently known as Goldbolt) near Rel Deven. Some sources in the Great Kingdom imply that she was involved in the construction of the Imperial Palace at Rauxes, though this event occurred some time after her supposed death (some time after the Battle of a Fortnight's Length in -110 CY). The Tower of Daern in Irongate was based on her plans.
Associated magic items[edit | edit source]
Daern's Instant Fortress is a magic item that appears as a small metal cube. When its command word is spoken, the cube grows into a 30-foot tall tower instantly.
Writings[edit | edit source]
Daern is known to have authored the following works:
- Components and Reactions of Phosphorus (DR#82.58)
References[edit | edit source]
Citations[edit | edit source]
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- Brown, Anne. Player's Guide. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]
- Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." Dragon #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
- Reynolds, Sean K., Frederick Weining, and Erik Mona. "Blood of Heroes." Living Greyhawk Journal #3. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Index is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, and his work as continued and updated by Eric Johnson, Richard DiIoia, Jason "PupickDad" Jacobson, a French fan group, and numerous other fans over the years. The wiki page for the EGI has a list of sources, full product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Components and Reactions of Phosphorus By Daern | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #082 | 58 |
| Components and Reactions of Phosphorus By Daern | Item | Book, | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III | 1157 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Bastion of Faith | 41 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Dragon magazine #071 | 19 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Dragon magazine #082 | 58 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 67 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 169 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 9, 10, 11, 19 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Oerth Journal #27 | 24 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Oerth Journal #32 | 19 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 20 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 33 |
| Daern's Instant Fortress | Item | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume I | 350 | |
| Daern's Redoubt (Scant) | Settlement | Defensive Structure, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 67, 89 |
| Daern, Tower of | Place | Dragon magazine #351 | 42, 45 | |
| Daerns Instant Fortress | Item | Artifact, | Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition | 123 |